Things I'll need to know ahead of time are a dog or cat's behaviors with strangers (people/dogs/cats), exercise needs, attention needs, and medications. -For dogs & cats that need medications, I like to be shown how to administer them; especially if a critter needs an injection. I used to my cat IV fluids once a weeks, but that is different from daily shots. Do pills go straight down the throat, or are the hidden in treats, pill wraps, or just mixed with the food? - For high energy dogs, what are their exercise needs like? Is a walk 2x a day enough? Do they need daily visits to the dog park? Do they prefer to just chase a ball in a field? - Also, dogs who are high energy or prefer to accompany their human on errands or get togethers with friends- are your pets friendly with strangers and other dogs/cats? One way I get dogs their exercise and attention is by bringing them with me during everyday activities, going to the dog park, and to visit friends (typically in public places). Could your dog accompany me to Music at the Waterfront or the Farmer’s market where there will lots of noise, people in close proximity, kids running around and other pets near enough to sniff?

A typical day of pet care will include walks in the morning and after work. If the day is nice there might be a visit to a nearby dog park, a game of frisbee or ball, maybe even a walk along the waterfront or a farmer's market run. Snuggle sessions will occur daily for pets that like physical attention from the resident human. Also, if an adventure results in muddy critters (it happens on occasion), then a bath will be in the cards followed by a treat.